A doula provides emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I offer comfort measures, guidance, reassurance, newborn support, feeding help, and nourishment care as you adjust to life with a new baby.

Midwives and doctors provide medical care and make clinical decisions. A doula does not replace them - we complement their work. I don’t perform exams, monitor vitals, or give medical advice. Instead, I support you emotionally and physically, help you understand your options, and ensure your preferences are heard and respected. I am hired by you. I don't work for the hospital, or the midwifery clinic. Think of me as your continuous, steady support person.

Anytime! Some families contact me early on, others reach out closer to birth, and postpartum-only support can even be arranged after your baby arrives. Truly, there’s no wrong time. Just keep in mind that doulas limit how many clients we take each month so we can be fully present and reliable during that on-call window and when birth begins, so our availability may be tighter later in pregnancy. But please always check in - I'm happy to share my current availability.

Absolutely. Partners deserve support too. I help them feel confident, informed, and involved by offering guidance, reassurance, and practical ways they can support you and the baby. My goal is to strengthen your whole support system.

I support families within Chatham-Kent and surrounding areas. If you’re outside this region, reach out. I may still be able to accommodate based on availability, or recommend someone in your area if I'm unable to make it work.